Heavy Civil Estimator

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

3d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

SES Constructors, LLC is growing! We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate should be versed in preparing detailed estimates for projects based on construction plans, specifications, and scopes of work. This is a remote position and will require candidates to be in EST or CST, and travel may be required from time to time.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably in construction management or civil engineering, is required.
Must have field experience in self-perform contracting of all civil infrastructure scopes of work including earthwork/grading, underground utilities (e.g., water/sewer/storm), dewatering, demolition, road construction and repair, dam/levee construction and/or repair, and pavement / flatwork preparation.
Minimum of 10 years’ estimating experience in the heavy civil construction industry.
Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to research each pursuit thoroughly, orally and graphically present a pursuit to a group, clearly communicate the logic used to construct the pursuit estimate, and modify the logic of the estimate to match a group consensus for each pursuit.
Be able to recognize the need for additional support and resources to complete identified pursuit/estimate preparation.
Experience with spreadsheets, word processing, CPM scheduling, and estimating software such as B2W Bid2Win, HCSS Heavy Bid, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating federal projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce self-perform heavy civil cost estimates including crew assemblies and production rates based on various project size, scope, and mix within the heavy civil market. Estimates should be based on the estimator’s experience and knowledge from working for a self-perform civil contractor.
Furnish accurate and clear quantity takeoff information to provide a detailed list of materials and assess the total construction costs.
Identify, source and analyze potential subcontractor and vendor quotes to determine comprehensive, best value partnerships.
Identify, quantify, and evaluate potential risks, and develop a plan for how operations will address them.
Prepare, seek review of, and submit inquiries to clients regarding drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
Collaborate with a team of in-house professionals from both office and field backgrounds in preparation of each estimate.
Meet interim estimate milestones to allow for successive review by team members and superiors, such as constructability and productivity reviews, to provide adequate time for re-calibration as necessary in order to meet submission deadlines.
Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market. Prepare alternate constructability approaches as needed.
Interact with Operations and support operational needs after award including potential alternates, options, discussion of bid-day assessments, and potential site conditions differing from those scoped in the contracting documents.